Gentisic acid
Product Specifications
CAS Number
490-79-9
Synonyms
DHB, 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid, 5-Hydroxysalicylic acid, Gentianic acid, Carboxyhydroquinone, Hydroquinonecarboxylic acid
Target
Immunology & Inflammation related
Applications
Immunology & Inflammation
Smiles
C1=CC (=C (C=C1O) C (=O) O) O
Molecular Formula
C7H6O4
Additionnal Information
Gentisic acid (2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid, 5-Hydroxysalicylic acid, Hydroquinonecarboxylic acid, DHB), an active metabolite of salicylic acid degradation, has a broad spectrum of biological activity, such as anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic and antioxidant properties.
Storage Conditions
2 years -80 in solvent
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